Issue 5, Spring 2020

After her diagnosis, Hunter Jones gave herself time to cry. But not for long.

Hunter Jones faced down two types of cancer — brain and colon — while just a teenager. Her secrets to beating the disease and living cancer free now?Support from friends, family and her Geisinger care team — all backed up with her strong fighting spirit.

Your Guide to Health & Well-Being

Welcome to the online edition of PA Health magazine, where you’ll find all the great content from our print edition.

Like remarkable stories about our neighbors’ triumphs over health challenges. And ways to make the most of our region’s natural areas and recreation spots. Plus, delicious, healthy recipes.

You’ll also find bonus content, like more tasty treats to make, inspiring videos about local people who are thriving after facing health issues — and quick links to in-depth information about the conditions they’ve overcome. Because when we share resources, we make good health more accessible for everyone.

She had a birth plan. He had other ideas.

What’s it like to deliver with a midwife? Ask Jackie Compton. Her son Forest was the 50th baby born at Geisinger’s new Childbirth Center in Scranton. His birth story didn’t go exactly as planned, but as you’ll see, it has a very happy ending.

Get planting and grow your own medicine.

Springtime in PA means it’s time to start planting your garden! Gardening has so many health benefits. Whether you’re a first-time gardener or have always had a green thumb, here are some nutritious vegetables and herbs to grow this year.

Welcome, spring!

Springtime in Pennsylvania is something to celebrate. Days get longer, the ground begins to thaw, and we start seeing new growth everywhere. Now is the time to plan — and plant — your summer garden. In this edition of PA Health, you’ll read about healthy vegetables that are easy to grow and discover a simple recipe for them once they’re ready to harvest. Packed with nutrition and flavor, the produce you plant today will help keep your family healthy and happy for months to come.

Do good. Get healthy.

Doing good for your community can do a lot of good for you. Here are some of the great charities you can volunteer with and events you can sign up for in PA. From running for a cause to lending a hand at an animal shelter, they’ll get you up and moving while you do something for a good cause.

A feast right from the garden

A garden full of healthy produce. What could be better than that? Recipes to help you make the most of it. We’ve discovered salads that are delicious, easy to prepare and colorful enough to brighten any table. Just what you need to help keep your family healthy this summer.